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37 Best Materials Engineering Master's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master's Materials Engineering, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

37 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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CK Kiel University logo

Kiel University

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein · Public University

DE #28 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1665
14
SA Saarland University logo

Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland · Public University

DE #31 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1948
15
PO University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg · Public University

DE #32 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
16
BA University of Bayreuth logo

University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria · Public University

DE #33 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1975
17
UD University of Duisburg-Essen logo

University of Duisburg-Essen

Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #35 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
18
UB University of Bremen logo

University of Bremen

Bremen · Public University

DE #39 QS World #611 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1971
19
JG Justus Liebig University Giessen logo

Justus Liebig University Giessen

Gießen, Hesse · Public University

DE #40 QS World #701 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1607
20
TC Technische Universität Chemnitz logo

Technische Universität Chemnitz

Chemnitz, Saxony · Public University

DE #44 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1836
21
TI Technische Universität Ilmenau logo

Technische Universität Ilmenau

Ilmenau, Thuringia · Public University

DE #45 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1894
22
TB Technische Universität Braunschweig logo

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Braunschweig, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #49 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1745
23
PA Paderborn University logo

Paderborn University

Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #50 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
24
AU University of Augsburg logo

University of Augsburg

Augsburg, Bavaria · Public University

DE #51 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1970

Materials Engineering at other levels

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Materials Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Kiel University, Saarland University, University of Potsdam. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Materials Engineering cost in Germany?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Materials Engineering in Germany?

Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Materials Engineering at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Materials Engineering at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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